Hatfields Beach, Orewa

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2496 days ago

Join us tomorrow at the Famous Gibbs Farm!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

No plans tomorrow? Want to try something new?
This is your last chance to get tickets to the famous Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park. Join us tomorrow and experience the biggest sculpture park in the Southern Hemisphere.

There's only a few tickets left! To secure yours visit bit.ly...

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2497 days ago

Everything you need to know about the latest fruit fly discovery

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.

It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.

How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? … View more
Hey neighbours,

Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.

It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.

How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? Are you worried about purchasing local fruit and veges from the area? Will you still go to the Ōtara markets this weekend?

To find out how to spot the facialis fruit fly, and what to do if you see one, click here.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2495 days ago

Have you ever been injured by FOOD?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi neighbours. We recently heard from a woman who received serious injuries after a nasty slip on a banana peel. I'd like to hear about your peculiar food related injuries. What were you doing when you found yourself in pain at the hands of food? What were your injuries and how bad were they? … View moreHi neighbours. We recently heard from a woman who received serious injuries after a nasty slip on a banana peel. I'd like to hear about your peculiar food related injuries. What were you doing when you found yourself in pain at the hands of food? What were your injuries and how bad were they? Send me an email at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz or comment your stories below.
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2493 days ago

Cheap small golf bag

Jason from Red Beach

Light golf bag for quick no-fuss round of golf.
Used twice from brand new.

Price: $30

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2493 days ago

125cc Moped scooter for Sale.

Jason from Red Beach

Water cooled 125cc four stroke engine professionally fitted to moped scooter.
Disc brakes front and rear.
17 inch wheels.
Recent new motobatt battery.
Only travelled 1781 km, so still original tyres, brake pads and chain, still like new.
4 speed semi auto gearbox with no clutch lever to … View more
Water cooled 125cc four stroke engine professionally fitted to moped scooter.
Disc brakes front and rear.
17 inch wheels.
Recent new motobatt battery.
Only travelled 1781 km, so still original tyres, brake pads and chain, still like new.
4 speed semi auto gearbox with no clutch lever to worry about.
Been a great reliable bike, selling because I don't use it enough. Well serviced by experienced engineer and motorcycle enthusiast. Some cosmetic damage due to sons borrowing it! Electric start only. Cheap rego, ride on car licence.

Price: $1,500

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2493 days ago

Hyundai Sonata For Sale

Jason from Red Beach

2.7L V6 Sonata. Only 90 000km.
Factory Mags, factory CD stereo (Great sounds) AC, cruise control. Leather seats, mahogany styled trim. Airbags, reverse sensors. Electric drivers seat.
Auto / tiptronic. Monsoons.
Mint interior except some visible wear on arm rests of some doors.
Exterior mint … View more
2.7L V6 Sonata. Only 90 000km.
Factory Mags, factory CD stereo (Great sounds) AC, cruise control. Leather seats, mahogany styled trim. Airbags, reverse sensors. Electric drivers seat.
Auto / tiptronic. Monsoons.
Mint interior except some visible wear on arm rests of some doors.
Exterior mint except small dent in boot and some paint off door handles (easily fixed if bothered)
NZ new, service history by dealer up to 59000km. Owners manual. Real pleasure to drive. Very fuel efficient. Well looked after. Fresh VTNZ Wof.

Price: $3,700

2493 days ago

*WIN* Free Double Passes to Backbone!

Auckland Arts Festival

Backbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.

Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping … View more
Backbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.

Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping physical feats, hair-raising acrobatics, and moments of hilarious absurdity.

An acrobatic marvel that has to be seen to be believed. Sweaty, sinuous, and seriously impressive.

Neighbourly has 10 double passes to giveaway to the premiere of Backbone, on Thursday, 14 March at 7.30pm. Simply like or thank this post to go into the draw to win!
Book tickets now

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2493 days ago

Varicose veins? Not only cosmetic!

The Vein Centre

Don’t let your bad veins ruin your life. Your legs can be treated now without painful surgery.

Laser, Glue or Sclerotherapy will help you with your veins without affecting your normal life. It also can be funded by your insurance* Please call or write to us to book an initial consultation

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Don’t let your bad veins ruin your life. Your legs can be treated now without painful surgery.

Laser, Glue or Sclerotherapy will help you with your veins without affecting your normal life. It also can be funded by your insurance* Please call or write to us to book an initial consultation

*check with your insurance policy first

Check out our website www.theveincentre.co.nz
email: info@theveincentre.co.nz
Call: 09 444 5858 or 0508 4 VEINS (0508 483467)
Find out more

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2494 days ago

Reminder.... on tomorrow night, see you there!

Paula from Snells Beach & Mahurangi East

Reminder.... on tomorrow night, see you there!
Harmony Circle – Guest Presenter Sunday 24th Feb;
Vicky Santiago from Kowhai Hypnotherapy

Venue; Community Hall, 2 Alnwick St (next door to Town Hall), Warkworth.

Open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. $5 contribution at the door – Harmony Circle is … View more
Reminder.... on tomorrow night, see you there!
Harmony Circle – Guest Presenter Sunday 24th Feb;
Vicky Santiago from Kowhai Hypnotherapy

Venue; Community Hall, 2 Alnwick St (next door to Town Hall), Warkworth.

Open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. $5 contribution at the door – Harmony Circle is non-profit.

Understanding the rules of how your mind works helps with achieving amazing results in your life. Whether you're wanting to eat healthier, control your drinking or reduce anxiety, you'll learn simple, actionable techniques to manage your mind and create the change you want. We'll cover the 3 simple rules that your brain always follows. Plus, how to get your thoughts working for you, so you can live your life on purpose, taking control rather than constantly reacting to circumstances and drowning in overwhelm. Vicky will be on hand to explain how hypnotherapy works and answer any questions. She will also do a live demo on a volunteer from the audience!

Vicky Santiago is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner, based in Warkworth. She specialises in weight loss and the Virtual Gastric Band, over drinking, and business success mindset.
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www.vickysantiago.co.nz...

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2495 days ago

BLACKBOX - PORTABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Tim from STOREIT4LESS

PORTABLE ALL IN ONE WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

In 2018, our BLACKBOX-62 sold at times faster than we could build them.
As a result of demand and customer requests, we now make three BLACKBOX sizes
- BLACKBOX-62
- BLACKBOX-85
- BLACKBOX-270

The BLACKBOX is an elegant, low cost solution, ideal
- for … View more
PORTABLE ALL IN ONE WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

In 2018, our BLACKBOX-62 sold at times faster than we could build them.
As a result of demand and customer requests, we now make three BLACKBOX sizes
- BLACKBOX-62
- BLACKBOX-85
- BLACKBOX-270

The BLACKBOX is an elegant, low cost solution, ideal
- for managing waste from portable cabins, RV’s, portable offices, or
- for installation in a premise where it is necessary to lift/pump waste from below ground level to above ground level

Specs
- Pumps up to 100 metre distance, or up to a height of 8 metres
- Manufactured in NZ of highest quality, highly durable components
- No moving parts to clog or break
- Simple installation, portable, no professional install help required
- Shipped anywhere in NZ
- Product warranty(s)
- Friendly telephone support (021) 355 005

How it works:
Waste water from kitchen, bathroom and toilet drain into a BLACKBOX holding tank. When the level of waste within the tank increases, a float automatically turns on the pump and sucks the waste water out a 40mm diameter outlet port. When the waste in the holding drops, the float switch turns off the pump.

Included:
1 x premium grade tank (20 year warranty)
1 x 25 mm emergency drain tap
1 x 750 Watt 40mm submersible pump with float switch
1 x 10 metre 3 pin plug lead
1 x Brass Flap Check Valve
1 x 80mm Valterra RV inlet connection
1 x 80mm - 100mm adaptor fitting
1 x Quick release Anka barrel union
1 x Large airtight hatch
1 x tank breather

Tank specifications:
- Moulded polyethylene (will not crack, fade or rust)
- One piece construction (exceptionally strong and easy to clean)
- UV stabilised to withstand harsh NZ sun & resist algae growth

Pump Specifications:
- Motor 750W (can upgrade BLACKBOX-270 to 790W)
- Cable Length 10m
- Max Temperature 35 Degrees
- Flow Rate 15000 l/h
- Max Height 8m
- Max Immersion 7m
- Max Particle Size 35mm
- Cable length 10m

Why buy from us:
- We take pride in what we build
- The pump has a 24 month return to base warranty
- The tanks have a 20 year return to base warranty
- Plus a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

Delivery:
- Generally within 10 days

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to call me on (021) 355 005

ONLY THE BEST FROM STOREIT4LESS

2495 days ago

SELF STORAGE - Storeit4less

Tim from STOREIT4LESS

We have available:

1 large ground floor lockup storage unit (holds 3-4 bedroom lot of house furnishings, $239 per month

We are a family run service, open 7 days a week, 2 minutes from Silverdale.

- No admin fees, no bond, very friendly, safe and secure
- Ideal for business or personal
- Auto … View more
We have available:

1 large ground floor lockup storage unit (holds 3-4 bedroom lot of house furnishings, $239 per month

We are a family run service, open 7 days a week, 2 minutes from Silverdale.

- No admin fees, no bond, very friendly, safe and secure
- Ideal for business or personal
- Auto gates, CCTV 24/7 monitored, and RF fob access
- Easy vehicle access and parking beside each storage unit
- Location is Wilks Rd West, 2 minutes from Silverdale
- Contact: Tim (021) 355005
- Email: tim@storeit4less.co.nz
- Website: www.storeit4less.co.nz...

Please do not hesitate to contact us :)

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY:
“Thank you so much Tim. It has been such an blessing to have the extra space to sort my life out at an extremely affordable price. Lovely, big, clean, dry and handy container, which I could load straight from car/trailer into my container, made the process fast and efficient. Felt like part of the family, safe and secure. Thank you again. Ta kime.” K Evans

“We have been using Storeit4less for the past 18mths. The facilities are amazing, so close to the motorway, very safe and secure location. The storage containers are clean, tidy and easy to access as you can park right outside them. Tim has been such a pleasure to deal with, he is always happy to accommodate our requests and provides a service above and beyond what we expected. Would highly recommend Storeit4less to anyone needing short or long term storage for personal or business use”. C & F Huia

"We recently moved our goods here.. best decision ever!
Professional, friendly and great service, clean, secure and highly recommended.
Thank you Tim for your friendly and helpful advice." R Steyn

2495 days ago

Green light for Metro Park West design

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Developing Metro Park West in Millwater took another step forward with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board approving the park’s new design.

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